Myrna Colley-Lee is a film and theater costume designer from North Carolina. She is divorcing her husband, actor Morgan Freeman, after 24 years of marriage.Myrna Colley-Lee Exhibit: About the Designer MSNBC.com: Morgan Freeman, wife divorcing after 24 years (August 6, 2008)
Freeman split from Lee in December 2007, though it was not publicized until 2008. According to Freeman's attorney, Bill Luckett, the couple are currently "involved in a divorce action."
Morgan Freeman Car Accident
On August 3, 2008, Morgan Freeman was injured in a car accident in Mississippi.TMZ.com: Morgan Freeman Injured in Car Accident (August 4, 2008) A woman named Demaris Meyer was also in the car at the time. She has been described in the press as a long-time friend of Freeman's wife.ABC News: Morgan Freeman in 'Serious' Condition After Crash (August 4, 2008)
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M.F.A. in scenic and costume design from Temple University
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Costumes work featured in plays such as The Piano Lesson, Forest CityMyrna Colley-Lee Exhibit: About the Designer
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Also worked art director, and set designer for film and TV
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Board member on several civic/philanthropic/educational organizationsMyrna Colley-Lee Exhibit: About the Designer
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